The San Benet residence in Alcossebre, which you will also find as San Benet apartments, Residencial Sant Benet or "San Benet 1", is an apartment complex with a pool in the centre of Alcocéber. It has few public reviews, but very good ones: almost all the Booking sub-scores are above 9. Here we tell you where it is, what its apartments are like and what guests highlight.
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Where is Residencial San Benet?
Residencial San Benet is in the El Cargador and central Alcossebre area, the coastal core of Alcalà de Xivert (Castellón), in the part of the built-up area further inland. Guests describe it as a location in the centre of the town, close to everything but without the bustle, and the location score on Booking is 9.4.
Its name recalls the hermitage of Santa Llúcia i Sant Benet, the Baroque sanctuary that stands in the hills above the town, at 312 metres above sea level.
Advantages of the area:
- Town centre, with shops and restaurants nearby.
- A quiet atmosphere, without the noise of the seafront.
- El Cargador beach and the promenade a short distance away.
Drawbacks:
- Parking in the area is difficult, according to several guests.
- It is not on the beachfront.
What is the San Benet complex like?
San Benet is a residence with a shared pool surrounded by a garden, which guests describe as very well kept. Casa Azahar's photos show apartments with a terrace overlooking the pool and, in some cases, a sea view in the distance.
The Booking listing is for one specific type ("Residencial San Benet 1"), a one-bedroom apartment with a living room, so the reviews mainly talk about that type of home. According to guests and the listing, it has:
- a shared pool;
- air conditioning in both rooms (bedroom and living room);
- a large television;
- wifi;
- free parking according to the Booking listing, although it is hard to find a space on the street.
Guests highlight that the apartments are fully equipped and clean and that even the sofa bed is comfortable, which is unusual for rentals in the area.
What do guests say about Residencial San Benet?
8.9/10 weighted average across booking sites · 32 reviews
| Website | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Booking.com | 8.9/10 | 32 |
Public scores from each website, checked on octubre de 2026. They may have changed; see the source for the current score.
The 8.9 score comes from a single source, and it is worth explaining:
- Booking.com (8.9/10, 32 reviews) is the "Residencial San Benet 1" listing, which corresponds to one type of apartment, not the whole building. The sub-scores are very high: staff 9.5, location 9.4, comfort 9.4, cleanliness 9.3, facilities 8.8 and value for money 8.7.
- Google has a holiday rental ad ("Residencial San Benet 1 - One-Bedroom Apartment") that only shows reviews from other sites, taken from Booking (4.5 out of 5 from 49 reviews). We have not included it in the table because they are not Google reviews and would duplicate those from Booking.
- We have not found any San Benet listings on TripAdvisor, Atrápalo, Central de Reservas or Expedia.
With 32 reviews the sample is small, but very consistent: there is no sub-score below 8.7.
What guests like most. The location in the centre, close to everything and without the bustle, is the first thing mentioned. Next come the well-kept pool, fully equipped, clean and comfortable apartments, the air conditioning in the bedroom and living room and the large television. The host's service is the best rated: guests talk about very attentive service and clear communication before and during the stay.
What is criticised. There are few complaints and they are minor: parking in the area is difficult and some units lack an appliance, such as a microwave.
The guest profile is Spanish couples and solo travellers.
Our verdict
San Benet is one of the best-rated complexes in Alcocéber on Booking. It has what most couples ask for: a comfortable, clean apartment with air conditioning, a well-kept pool and the centre close at hand without the noise.
Strengths
- An 8.9 rating on Booking, with sub-scores above 9 for staff, location, comfort and cleanliness.
- Town centre without the bustle.
- A well-kept pool.
- Air conditioning in the bedroom and living room.
- A comfortable sofa bed, according to guests.
Weak points
- Difficult street parking.
- Some appliances missing in certain units.
- Few published reviews, from a single source.
Who is it ideal for? For couples and solo travellers looking for a comfortable stay in the centre, and for a couple with a child who can use the sofa bed. If you need several bedrooms for a large family, see the alternatives below. Like the rest of Casa Azahar's buildings, it does not allow pets.
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Tips before booking at San Benet
- If you are coming by car, ask about parking when you book: it is the main complaint.
- If you need a microwave, confirm the equipment in your apartment.
- Make the most of the location: from the centre you can walk to El Cargador beach and the restaurants and keep the car for trips to the Sierra de Irta.
Around and about from San Benet
Beaches. El Cargador beach, the main one in Alcossebre, measures about 850 by 70 metres, has fine sand and is fully accessible, and has held a Blue Flag continuously since 1987. It offers a sailing club, paddle surf hire and a promenade that, via the wooden walkway of the Senda Litoral, takes you to La Romana beach. In 2026, Alcossebre has four Blue Flag beaches: Cargador, Romana, El Moro and Manyetes.
Hermitage of Santa Llúcia i Sant Benet. The hermitage that gives the residence its name is one of the easiest outings from the town: route 5 of the Serra d'Irta Natural Park climbs to it in 1.3 km from Oliveres street in the Montemar development, in about 45 minutes. It is a Baroque hermitage from the late 17th century, with a pilgrimage on 13 December, and route 7, "Along the ridges", for experienced hikers also starts from it.
Sierra de Irta and the coast. From Cala Blanca and the lighthouse start route 2 to the Font de la Parra (12.8 km, easy) and the red route (8.5 km); by bike, the Ruta del Cranc follows the coastal track to Peñíscola. In summer, to enter the park's coast by car you must book a space on the GVA Parcs Naturals app.
When to go to San Benet
Thanks to the air conditioning in the bedroom and living room, San Benet is a comfortable option even in midsummer, when the pool is open and El Cargador beach has all its services. According to AEMET, at the nearest reference station the average highs are around 29-30 °C between June and August, and the sea is around 25 °C in midsummer. For couples who prefer calm, June and September combine good weather with fewer people.
In June, the Sant Benet fiesta is also held, and on 13 December the pilgrimage to the hermitage of Santa Llúcia i Sant Benet. In October, the Fira de la Tomata de Penjar is dedicated to the best-known product of Alcalà de Xivert.
What to eat nearby
The centre of Alcossebre has a good share of the town's restaurants. Local cooking draws on the sea and the market gardens: seafood rice, baked rice, suquet de peix or octopus with potatoes, and products such as the tomata de penjar, artichoke, almond and olive oil. For dessert, the typical almond sweets, such as pastissets and carquinyols.
San Benet compared with other buildings in the centre
| Building | Profile | Average rating on portals |
|---|---|---|
| San Benet | Couples; comfortable apartments with air conditioning | 8.9/10 |
| Bovalar | Families; lift, garden and pool | 8.1/10 |
| Mare Nostrum | Groups of up to 8; right in the centre | 7.0/10 |
How to get there
You get there via the AP-7, exit 44 (Alcossebre-Torreblanca), or via the N-340 and the CV-142 to Alcossebre. Approximate distances: Castellón, about 50 km; Valencia, about 120 km; Zaragoza, about 255 km; Madrid, about 465 km. The nearest airports are Castellón (about 22 km), Valencia (about 123 km), Reus (about 145 km) and Barcelona (about 230 km). By train, Alcalà de Xivert station is about 10 km away. See the guide to getting to Alcocéber by car.
Alternatives near San Benet
If you are looking for more bedrooms or San Benet has no availability on your dates, Casa Azahar manages these buildings in the centre:
- Apartamentos Mare Nostrum: right in the centre, with a lift, a shared pool and 3-bedroom apartments for 8 people.
- Apartamentos Bovalar: a residence with a lift, a garden and a pool, with 2-bedroom apartments.
- Apartamentos El Rocío: in the built-up area, near El Cargador, with 1- and 2-bedroom apartments.
You can compare with the pages for the Bovalar apartments and Mare Nostrum, or see the full directory of Alcocéber complexes.